HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. ROBERT SIDES, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY.

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. ROBERT SIDES, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY. This high grade sword has presentation on scabbard which reads “PRESENTED TO 1st Lt. ROBERT C. SIDES 2nd NH BY HIS FRIENDS PORTSMOUTH, FEBRUARY 1865”. This sword exhibits the hilt of a Model 1850 US Staff & Field with a large “US” surrounded by floral decoration in basket of hilt. The quillon is in the shape of an eagle’s head. The grip is made of decorated spiral brass with fancy linked wire wrap. The pommel exhibits higher grade engraving and chasing with high relief floral designs. The German silver scabbard has two high relief ring mounts; one with Lady Liberty, one of a uniformed soldier. The blade, which is in excellent condition, is etched with various military motifs. Robert entered the service being only 19 years old. He entered as a private on April 17, 1861 and was not mustered out until Dec. of 1865. The 2nd New Hampshire Vol. were involved in the battles of Bull Run, Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Drewry’s Bluff, Siege of Petersburg and the operations against Richmond. Robert was wounded at the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff on May 16, 1864 as a private and was soon appointed sergeant. SIZE: 31″ blade. CONDITION: 31″ blade is bright/gray with etched panels retaining most of their original luster with areas of staining and small areas of pitting. Protective washer is still present. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain traces of gold in protected areas. German silver scabbard is sound and solid with a couple small dents, numerous small scratches and loss of plating especially between middle mount and drag. Drag, unlike top mounts, does not have cast relief figures but simple foliate engraved decoration front and back. 4-39982 JS58 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2399	$0.00	HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. ROBERT SIDES, 2ND NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY. This high grade sword has presentation on scabbard which reads “PRESENTED TO 1st Lt. ROBERT C. SIDES 2nd NH BY HIS FRIENDS PORTSMOUTH, FEBRUARY 1865”. This sword exhibits the hilt of a Model 1850 US Staff & Field with a large “US” surrounded by floral decoration in basket of hilt. The quillon is in the shape of an eagle’s head. The grip is made of decorated spiral brass with fancy linked wire wrap. The pommel exhibits higher grade engraving and chasing with high relief floral designs. The German silver scabbard has two high relief ring mounts; one with Lady Liberty, one of a uniformed soldier. The blade, which is in excellent condition, is etched with various military motifs. Robert entered the service being only 19 years old. He entered as a private on April 17, 1861 and was not mustered out until Dec. of 1865. The 2nd New Hampshire Vol. were involved in the battles of Bull Run, Yorktown, Fair Oaks, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Drewry’s Bluff, Siege of Petersburg and the operations against Richmond. Robert was wounded at the Battle of Drewry’s Bluff on May 16, 1864 as a private and was soon appointed sergeant. SIZE: 31″ blade. CONDITION: 31″ blade is bright/gray with etched panels retaining most of their original luster with areas of staining and small areas of pitting. Protective washer is still present. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain traces of gold in protected areas. German silver scabbard is sound and solid with a couple small dents, numerous small scratches and loss of plating especially between middle mount and drag. Drag, unlike top mounts, does not have cast relief figures but simple foliate engraved decoration front and back. 4-39982 JS58 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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